Debate rages over data security and Chinese-made drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following story is part of an ongoing series on the impact of attempts by the U.S. federal government and some states to limit or ban the use of drones produced by Chinese companies. See the previous article here.) The debate over the use by public service agencies and … [Read more...] about Controversy Surrounding Data Security of Chinese-made Drones Sparks Intense Debate
Texas Police Secure Drone Data, Aim to Preserve Fleets Despite Ban Attempts
Texas police agencies hope to keep their Chinese-made drone fleets By DRONELIFE Features Editor, Jim Magill As both state and federal officials try to limit, if not outright ban, the use of Chinese-made drones by public service agencies, police departments and sheriff’s offices in Texas have taken steps to ensure that those UAVs in their fleets do not present the security … [Read more...] about Texas Police Secure Drone Data, Aim to Preserve Fleets Despite Ban Attempts
Drones Saving Island Ecosystems: An Interview with Island Conservation
Drones help provide environmentally friendly solution to save island ecosystems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill All images courtesy Island Conservation, used with permission. Many island communities throughout the world face enormous challenges, from rising sea levels to the introduction of non-native species that can destroy fragile ecosystems. An international … [Read more...] about Drones Saving Island Ecosystems: An Interview with Island Conservation
MatrixSpace on the Drone Radio Show: Getting to Drone-as-a-First-Responder 2.0 with Smaller, More Powerful Sensors
Don't miss this episode: MatrixSpace on the Drone Radio Show with host Randy Goers. David Cameron, Field Services Engineer and Lead UAS Pilot at MatrixSpace, talks about the evolution of drone as first responder programs and how MatrixSpace sensors can improve safety and operational efficiency of future DFR missions. Drone Radio Show · Getting to Drone-As-First-Responder … [Read more...] about MatrixSpace on the Drone Radio Show: Getting to Drone-as-a-First-Responder 2.0 with Smaller, More Powerful Sensors
DRONELIFE Exclusive: SkySafe CEO on Making Remote ID Work as Intended
SkySafe CEO: Making Remote ID work will take a group effort By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Ensuring that the FAA’s regulation requiring drones to have Remote ID works as intended will require a cooperative effort among drone manufacturers, airspace-management entities, drone operators and the FAA itself, the CEO of a drone-detection software company said. “I think … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: SkySafe CEO on Making Remote ID Work as Intended
